RTX Telecom to supply wireless TLE's to FOXTEL

The wireless telephone line extenders will simplify the installation of PSTN return paths that enable digital interactivity such as “Pay-Per-View” and promote the use of additional interactive services available to users of digital satellite and cable services. Wireless telephone line extenders

RTX Telecom has signed an agreement with Australian subscription television provider FOXTEL (www.foxtel.com.au) for the development, production and supply of a wireless telephone line extender. The wireless telephone line extenders (TLEs) will simplify the installation of PSTN return paths that enable digital interactivity such as “Pay-Per-View” and promote the use of additional interactive services available to users of digital satellite and cable services.

RTX’s DECT technology in a special configuration

The product uses RTX Telecom’s DECT technology in a special configuration, which enables the transmission of modem signals at speeds of up to 56 kbps.

ODM agreement

The agreement is based on an ODM supply agreement that will run for several years. Under the agreement, RTX Telecom has been made responsible for development and production, while FOXTEL will itself manage sales, distribution and after sales services. RTX Telecom’s production responsibilities will be outsourced to subcontractors.